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(Message started by: Eric_R on Sep 28^th, 2004, 10:33pm)

Title: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Eric_R on Sep 28^th, 2004, 10:33pm

Guys,
Another new page - Neil W gives us excellent instructions for installing a very snazzy front and rear parking proximity system. Very neat.
And he uses din plugs to allow the bumpers to be removed 8)

very cool. Check it out on http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/8proximity.htm

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by john.n on Sep 29^th, 2004, 8:37am

Excellant installation Neil, with the photos and instructions ime sure even a Quick-fit-fitter could do it. john.n ;)

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by JohnJ on Sep 29^th, 2004, 8:47am

Well done, it looks very tidy indeed! :)

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Neil W on Oct 1^st, 2004, 6:12pm

Thanks guys for you comments; you are all very kind ;D. Maybe if there is a meet in north west England sometime I can show the installation to anyone interested 8).

Neil.

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Ultima_Bloke on Oct 1^st, 2004, 6:59pm

Hi ya!! Gr8 idea 4 all us lesser equipped scorps!! :-[ I been thinking about 1 of these systems 4 a while now, ??? (would make manoueverin the old lard arse a whole lot easier!!) ;D but looking at the fitting guide on here, am thinking seriously bout it now, Just a couple of questions, are the kits available from shops, or only via the e-mail address.. and are they as easy and straight forward 2 fit as they look?? Oh, and is that the price 4 everything thats needed?? Many thanx.... U/B ::)

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Neil W on Oct 1^st, 2004, 7:49pm

Hello Ultima_Bloke,

The whole job took 2 of us two half days to fit (we were interrupted by heavy rain). The longest part was removing and refitting the front bumper and soldering the DIN plug connectors - these were fiddly. I also had to extend 2 of the front sensor wires as they were about a foot short (typical), but I got some 75 ohm coax cable from Maplins for that bit.

The original deal was available from Ebay only and a recent check suggested the product isn't on the site at present. But if you email the address in the article, they will be able to advise you if any are for sale.

The price I quoted was for the complete kit; all the cables, sensors, display, controller, and cutting tool. The cables were all lettered so as to ensure you fit them in the correct sequence across both front and back bumpers and were fitted with connectors. An instruction book came with the kit, but the English was a bit comical ;D.

The only extra costs were for insulating tape, some small cable ties, a couple of new plastic screws for the bumper side edges (wheel arch), the DIN plugs and a metre length of coax cable. Probably no more than £70 in total.

The job was not difficult, although I'm quite a handy DIY person ;), but just needed time to work out cable routes etc. The article should help you cut down on the time I needed to work out where to put everything.

Good luck if you go for it.

Neil W.

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Snoopy on Oct 1^st, 2004, 8:58pm

I'll call and have a look next time I'm passing your place
if thats OK.....

Cheers
Snoopy

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Neil W on Oct 1^st, 2004, 11:33pm

Snoopy,

That's fine. Address sent to you off line.

Neil W.

Title: Re: New Page - 8 sensor Parking kit
Post by Ultima_Bloke on Oct 2^nd, 2004, 9:11am

Hi neil, Thanx 4 the extra info!! After postin the previous message, last nite, I searched the companys name on ask, and it linked me 2 e-bay, where they have the aforementioned kit 4 sale.... I took there phone number and details, so I can order 1 up, and get fitting!! Ill keep u posted as 2 how it all goes....
lol Many thanx again 4 ur help, U/B